Economics
Overwhelming majority of consumers expect restaurants to hike prices
New report shows Irish consumers are more nervous than those in other countries about still-high inflation levels
Eight in every ten Irish consumers expect a further increase in the cost of eating out, amid consistent concerns over the impact of inflation on restaurants and pubs, according to a new report.
A consumer tracker published by Deloitte found that while consumer sentiment has improved in 2023 compared to the end of last year, many people are still nervous about their ability to pay for goods and services.
Some 60 per cent of respondents ...